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March 31, 2015

Scrapbooking is a fun way to remember special events. There are various digital scrapbooking options in addition to traditional scrapbooking; but it all comes down to creating a special memory out of your photographs, complete with captions and descriptions of your experiences.

When composing a sports picture, leave some room for the action. For instance, if a runner is going left to right, leave more room on the right side of the frame for him/her to run into. This will make a big difference on the impact of the image.

Try using a preset or custom white balance in a stadium or indoor arena. Because light often is different at indoor venues, the best way to get optimal color is to create a unique white balance, which is what the preset does. Cameras vary in how to accomplish that so check your manual.

A panorama can help you capture the breadth of a great vista. With a COOLPIX camera, try the panorama scene mode or panorama assist mode. Check your camera’s manual to see which mode your specific camera has. This will help you with overlap as you shoot your sequence of images.

Don’t let telephone poles or trees sprout out of your subject’s head. Check the background carefully. Look over your subject’s shoulder to see whether any poles, trees or even cars are in the background. Sometimes simply moving a step to the left or right a few feet can make your picture much better.

Did you know that the Nikon 1 line of cameras bodies can use many of your f/mount DSLR lenses? Using the FT-1 Mount Adapter, you can use many of your legacy lenses on a Nikon 1. This is great if you have a favorite macro lens or super telephoto.

Photographing cats or dogs with a flash can cause green/yellow eyes, which are similar to the red-eye seen in humans. To avoid this, use some of the same techniques you use to avoid red-eye, such as bouncing a Speedlight or increasing the light in the room you’re shooting in.

Always bring out your camera when family or friends gather together. Even if it is not a big holiday celebration. You never know when the kids will do something cute that you’ll want to capture and if you’re busy searching for the camera you may miss the moment.

A great way to remember your trips or special events is by making a photo book. There are many websites that allow you to upload your images and easily design a photo book, complete with captions, as well as photo labs, and at the photo department of larger stores. It's a fun way to share your photographic experiences with friends.

If you’re going out with the intention of photographing a specific type of animal, do a little quick research before you head out. Knowing their habits can give you an edge when it comes to getting great photographs.

If you’re using a GPS-enabled COOLPIX digital camera and are on vacation and not sure where to go next, check out the POI (Points of Interest) feature which will let you know of landmarks that are nearby to your location.

To get the starburst effect you often see in photos, use the smallest aperture possible on your camera (this is usually f/16 or f/22) and shoot towards the sun. Shooting towards the sun will cause you to see flare in an image sometimes but this can add interest to your image. Shoot a bunch of frames—capturing the starburst with and without flare.

If you’re taking really important photos that you won’t be able to recreate, bracket your exposures to ensure the photos look great. Most Nikon digital cameras have an exposure-bracketing mode that you can set. It is faster if you let the camera do the bracketing, instead of you having to snap a photo, change the exposure, snap another frame, change it again, and snap a new frame.

When shooting video of an event, add interviews for a unique viewpoint. Shooting a birthday party—talk to the birthday boy or girl; shooting your kids sport—interview them or the coach—at a wedding—ask the bride and groom to comment.

When shooting food, simple compositions are always better. Zoom into the dish so you don’t capture the table, or zoom tighter so you don’t even see the plate. If you’re taking a shot of your meal at a restaurant, move some of the cutlery or glassware out of the frame for a better shot. It will only take you a moment to do so.

Protect your DSLR lenses. Get a good UV, Skylight or Neutral Clear filter for the front of every lens. This will help protect the expensive front piece of glass in your lens. When you get in dirty or rainy conditions, you'll be wiping the filter clear instead of risking the front element.

When shooting a portrait of a person, even if it's a quick shot, don’t place them against a wall, even if they place themselves there. Its natural for people to back up against a wall for a picture, but that usually isn’t the most flattering way to shoot a portrait. Unless you specifically want to shoot right against a wall for creative reasons, politely ask them to take a few steps forward or follow you to where you want to place them in a scene.

When shooting in bright sand or snow, experiment with the exposure compensation settings (the +/- button) on your camera. Set it for +1 to make the image brighter, which often will make sand or snow look better.

Change your white balance during a sunrise or sunset. Take your camera off auto white balance and switch to Cloudy or Shady white balance. This will add more strength to the reds, oranges and yellows. Auto White Balance tries to keep colors neutral.

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A new level of image quality, a familiar way of sharing.

Don't let the D3200's compact size and price fool you—packed inside this easy to use HD-SLR is serious Nikon power: a 24.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor that excels in any light, EXPEED 3 image-processing for fast operation and creative in-camera effects, Full HD (1080p) movie recording, in-camera tutorials and much more. What does this mean for you? Simply stunning photos and videos in any setting. And now, with Nikon's optional Wireless Mobile Adapter, you can share those masterpieces instantly with your Smartphone or tablet!

Take your photos and videos to the next level

24.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor and EXPEED 3

Why do photos and videos shot with a Nikon HD-SLR look so good? It all starts with Nikon’s exclusive image sensors, and the D3200 has the most powerful CMOS sensor we’ve ever put in a HD-SLR at this level. Boasting an astounding 24.2 effective megapixels, it captures sharper, richer images—even in low light. Combine that with EXPEED 3 image processing, the processing power behind the acclaimed Nikon D4, for super-fast operation, exceptional image capture, in-camera filter effects and more. Your photos and videos will amaze even you.

Master the camera simply by using it

Guide Mode ensures success

It’s never been easier to create HD-SLR quality photos, thanks to the D3200’s Guide Mode. Learn the camera's key features and controls while you shoot, and even get advice and sample images to succeed in difficult shooting situations. Guide Mode is easy to access and easy to understand. You’re never shooting alone with the D3200.

Capture the best of every scene

Six Scene Modes and Scene Auto Selector

Experienced photographers optimize their camera settings for the scene they’re shooting. With the D3200, optimizing your camera settings is as easy as turning a dial. Choose from six common Scene Modes like Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Close up and more, for flawless results even in demanding circumstances. When using Live View, Scene Auto Selector automatically sets the D3200 for the most suitable Scene Mode for the situation. A highly accurate 420-pixel RGB sensor powers Nikon's Scene Recognition System, which compares scene data against an extensive database to optimize the shot accordingly.

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One-touch Full HD 1080p movie recording with stereo sound

Nikon is committed to developing HD-SLRs that are not just superlative still image cameras, but superlative video cameras, as well. With a touch of a button, the D3200 starts recording Full HD 1080p video with full-time autofocus, manual exposure control and stereo sound. Its breathtaking 921,000-dot, ultra-high-resolution display makes it easy to frame, monitor and review your footage. Even record in super-smooth slow motion up to 60 fps! Unleash your inner cinematographer.*

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Versatile AF-S Zoom-NIKKOR 18-55mm

Nikon’s renowned NIKKOR lenses have long been the choice of pros and serious photographers. Marvels of clarity, consistency, precision and reliability, they draw peak performance from Nikon HD-SLRs. The D3200 comes equipped with the AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-55mm, a versatile, high performance VR image stabilized lens. And when you’re ready to expand your system and extend your creativity, you'll have your choice of over 70 legendary NIKKOR lenses.

Fast and accurate shooting

The D3200's 11-point Autofocusing System is as fast as it is precise. Check your focus points, track your subject or shoot carefree right from the viewfinder. And when the action speeds up, simply aim, hold down the shutter and fire off approx. 4 fps at 24.2 MP resolution.

Wi-Fi Connectivity—Now you can easily get GREAT pictures on your smartphone

Using the WU-1a optional wireless mobile adapter you can now automatically send great images to your smartphone and even use your smartphone to remotely capture images from your D3200. With an easy to use app, now, when you can't wait to share that great shot, you don't have to. Share it to your smartphone in an instant.

Compact, lightweight and durable

Your D3200 is designed for comfort, intuitive use and durability. Its compact, lightweight and rugged body puts key controls at your fingertips. You'll never hesitate to bring along your D3200.

Dramatic low-light photos

The D3200’s wide ISO range of 100 to 6400 allows for shooting in very low light without a flash or in very bright light with zoom, macro, fixed focal length or wide aperture lenses. For extreme low-light situations, set the ISO to Hi 1 and achieve ISO 12800 equivalent sensitivity.

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This camera's Wi-Fi® capability using the WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter can only be used with a compatible iPhone®, iPad®, and/or iPod touch® or smart devices running on the Android™ operating system. The Wireless Mobile Utility application must be installed on the device before it can be used with this camera. For compatibility and to download the application, please visit:

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Focus Point

Can be selected from 11 focus points

Focus Lock

Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L buttonFocus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF)

Focus Modes

Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)Continuous-servo (AF-C)Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie onlyFull-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View only and D-Movie onlyManual (M) with electronic rangefinderNormal area available in Live View and D-Movie onlyPredictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject statusSingle-servo AF (AF-S)Wide area available in Live View and D-Movie only

Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points

11

Autofocus Sensitivity

-1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F)

Flash

Built-in Flash

Yes

X-Sync Speed

1/200

Flash Control

TTL: i-TTL flash control using 420-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted

versatile
Beautiful camera! kit lens doesn't do the sensor justice, upgrade on the glass and you'll see beautiful pictures you won't regret. overall great quality pictures!
February 2, 2015

PERFECT CAMERA FOR THE RIGHT PRICE
I bought the Nikon d3200 18-55mm and 55-200mm bundle and wow am I impressed. The price was practically a steal. There are no doubts that this camera meets a beginners expectations. I brought my d3200 on a trip and got breath taking photos with the supplied lenses in the bundle. Overall this camera has exceeded my expectations with both photo and video quality and to add that its lighter than other DSLR cameras I have used. Perfect camera for the price if I do say so myself.
February 1, 2015

My First Nikon
I love the camera. It's very user friendly. It's easy to use as well. It takes beautiful pictures. I use it for going on trips, pictures of my nieces/nephews and their functions as well as my pets (horses & dogs). Its amazing!
January 30, 2015

My second Nikon camera
I bought the bundle with 2 lenses during Thanksgiving and love it. The pics speak for itself. I ended up only using the 18-55mm lens.
My next purchase shall be 10mm wide angle lens and/or fish eye lens. (http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Camera-Lenses/Travel-and-Landscape/index.page).
January 6, 2015

Great beginner camera
I love this camera. I bought it as a bundle during Thanksgiving and I'm very satisfied with my purchase. It's great if you're considering photography as a hobby or a semi pro. Very easy to use and user friendly. I'm always excited to use this camera and would recommend it to anyone looking to take great photographs.
December 23, 2014

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No, you don't. You can use the “Live View” mode to use the screen on the back of the camera instead of the optical viewfinder (See pages 80-87 in your manual), or you can just randomly hold the camera and shoot away without trying to sight it. Nothing about how the camera works requires that you be looking through the eyepiece, or at the screen, for it to function.

I did see, somewhere in the manual, the recommendation that the eyepiece be covered when not in use, to prevent light coming in that way from affecting the exposure control, but I have so far not found this to be a problem. Your camera probably even came with the object pictured below, for this exact purpose; you slide the rubber eyecup up and off, and put this on in its place.

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No, you do not have to use the Viewfinder/eyepeice to take pictures. You can use the LCD monitor to see a liveview of what you are taking pictures of. Just press the LV button on the camera to enter live view mode.

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DPI really isn't as meaningful to a camera as it is to other imaging devices, such as scanners or printers. The D3200 takes pictures that are 6016×4000 pixels in size. The EXIF information stored in these pictures identifies them as having a resolution of 300 DPI, but this doesn't usually have anything to do with the actual scale at which the original subject is rendered in this image. If you were to print this picture at 300 DPI, it would make a picture that is 20 inches by 13⅓ inches—quite a bit bigger than most printers will work with.

In printing a full-sized image from a D3200 on any normal printer, 600 DPI would be a more reasonable resolution at which to print it; this would make an image that is 10 inches by 6⅔ inches, which will fit nicely on a standard letter-sized piece of paper.

I just now performed a crude experiment, to see about what distance range will produce a 300 DPI rendering of the actual subject using the stock 18-55 mm lens. I did this by standing one yardstick on end, moving and focusing the camera at each end of the zoom range until the long direction of the finder covered 20 inches on that yardstick, and then using another yardstick to measure the distance from the front of the lens to the first yardstick. With the lens zoomed in to 55 mm, the second yardstick was too short, by about a foot, so I estimate the distance at approximately four feet, or 48 inches. With the lens zoomed out to 18 mm, I measured the distance at about sixteen inches.

These were very rough measurements, of course. If I really cared about rendering a particular scene at a specific DPI resolution, I would make much more precise measurements; or perhaps just include a ruler in the scene so that I could make calculations and adjustments to the photograph after the fact to bring it to the desired resolution.

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You can't, directly. The D3200 takes pictures in the 3:2 ratio. That's the size of the image sensor, and that's the size of every picture that it takes.

But after you've taken a picture, it's easy to crop it to the 16:9 format. While displaying the picture, just push the “OK” button, and scroll through the menu looking for a “Trim” item. Once you're in the “Trim” command, use the “command wheel” (That's that wheel above the “Lv” button and to the right of the “AE-L/AF-L” button) to select the aspect ratio; 16:9 is one of the available choices. You can use the zoom buttons to select how far in you want to crop the picture.

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Press the D3200 Multi Selector ⬆ up or ⬇ down to view photo information.Additional Photo information can be enable or disable from the D3200 PLAYBACK MENU> PLAYBACK DISPLAY OPTIONS> ADDITIONAL PHOTO INFO. Please refer to page 97-101 and page 126 of the D3200 user manual for more information.

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I recently bought a new D3200. Shooting right out of the box on auto mode and auto focus is producing slightly blurry images. I am holding the camera still and the object being photographed is stationary. The lighting is good as well. If I sharpen the images they look ok, but I shouldn't have to be editing every image for sharpness. I'm thinking about returning the camera. Can anyone help?

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First of all, try cleaning the lens. Second, try using a tripod and even better a tripod with a remote shutter release so you aren't touching the camera at all eliminating the chance of camera shake. And if holding the camera, don't just push the shutter release all the way. Press it half way and let the camera do its job focusing. And if you are using a VR lens make sure it is turned on (I have made that mistake myself.). These are just some basic things to check so always refer to your manual and Nikon has some very helpful videos on the website.

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Between my forty+ year old Nikon F2 (no autofocus, no automatic exposure; everything totally manual), and my new D3200, I've only used a collection of much lesser digital cameras and camera phones, so I am pretty new to digital cameras of this sophistication. Like you, I've got some new things to learn about the use of a modern DSLR.

On my F2, of course, I know what my subject is, I know where I am focusing,and I know when I have properly focused on the subject. The D3200 tries to do all the thinking for you, and sometimes, it doesn't get it right. It does, however, give you some useful clues as to what it is doing. Look through the viewfinder, and you'll notice a diamond-shaped pattern of black dots. When you push the shutter release button halfway, some of those dots will briefly light up red; that tells you where the camera thinks your subject is; that tells you where the camera is going to try to focus. If it's right, go ahead and press the button the rest of the way to take the picture. If it's wrong, release the button and try again. Sometimes, it takes a few tries to get the camera to identify the correct subject.

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I'm looking to upgrade from a Coolpix L810. I do alot of outdoor photos, animals in action. I am not a pro. What camera would you recommend? I've seriously compared the D3200 & D5200 and am not sure if the almost $500 price difference is worth it for my needs or level of use. If anyone can give me their thoughts on either (pros & cons) I'd appreciate it. I don't want to regret an expensive purchase like this. Thank You!

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The D3200 has a guide mode feature to assist beginners with learning the basics of using the DSLR where as a D5200 has more features such as a custom settings menu. There are 24.2 megapixels in the D3200 and in the D5200 there is 24.1 megapixels. For further comparison, there is a comparison tool that will give further details.

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In order capture motion without blurring you will need to use a faster shutter speed. Try setting your D3200 to Shutter Priority (S) Shooting Mode. In this mode you control the shutter speed and the camera adjusts the aperture size accordingly. Information on using Shutter Priority mode on the D3200 starts on page 53 of the D3200 manual. If the lighting doesn't allow for a fast-enough shutter speed consider raising your ISO (manual page 51) or using the camera's built-in flash.

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The top zoom on my cell phone reads 4x. Can you help me compare it to this camera?

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This is a function of the lens, not the camera. This camera comes with an 18mm to 55mm zoom lens, which gives a decent moderate range. You can buy other lenses that will fit this camera as well.

Please note that in comparing the angle of a view that a given lens will produce on this camera to what a comparable lens would produce on an old-fashioned 35mm film camera, you need to multiply the focal length by a factor of 1.55 to adjust for the fact that this camera's sensor is smaller than a standard 35mm frame. For example, the included 18-55mm zoom lens is equivalent to a {18,55} 1.55 × approximately 28mm to 85¼ zoom on a 35mm camera—that's a moderate wide-angle to a moderate telephoto range. There are, of course, many other lenses that you can buy to use on this camera, covering a much wider range.

As for comparing it to your cell phone camera, you really cannot in any useful manner. That'd be rather like trying to compare a Ford Mustang GT to a child's tricycle.

Your cell phone probably doesn't have any true optical zoom at all, but uses a “digital zoom” which simply means using a smaller portion of the sensor to simulate a longer lens. At a digital zoom factor of 4:1, your cell phone is using a portion of the sensor that is only ¼ the full size in each direction, effectively using only 1/16 of the total area of the sensor, and reducing the effective resolution and quality of the picture by that amount. You can get the same result by simply taking a picture at the 1:1 zoom setting, and later cropping the picture down to the portion that you want.

The standard 18-55mm lens that comes with the D3200 gives you a true optical zoom ratio of 3:1. That's less than the 4:1 that your phone purports to offer, but this is a true optical zoom, and however you have the lens set, you're using the full size and full resolution of your camera's sensor. The resolution and quality of the image will be the same with the lens zoomed in to 55mm as with it zoomed out to 18mm.

And, as with your cell phone, you can always crop the picture down later, to get an effective angle of view that you'd otherwise need a longer lens to get. And starting from 24 megapixels of resolution, you've got a lot of room to crop in, and still have a result with better resolution and quality than you could ever hope to get from your cell phone.

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Where would be the bet place to go to learn to operate my D3200, I have had it for a year and have managed to get it to a point where it takes pictures when it wants to, not when I want it to. Like I said I am complete ignorant to camera terms and workings.

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I was recommended the Canon fixed 55 mm lense. Can I use it on the Nikon d3200?

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To control the shutter speed, set the mode dial to “M” or “S”. The wheel on the back of the camera will then set the shutter speed anywhere from 30 seconds to 1/4000 of a second. Please note that in “M” mode, it will be entirely up to you, also, to set the aperture and ISO, as necessary, for the lighting. In “S” mode, the camera will set the aperture, as necessary.

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My D3200 just started an odd thing. it won't take pictures when I press the shutter button to shoot a picture. has anyone else had this problem? Please help...thank you,Terry

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My D3200 stops taking picture when the battery is low. I have two batteries when one goes down then I replace it and restart taking pictures.

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I am looking for my first SLR digital camera after using a fully manual one for years. (a pentax K1000 - which I just loved) Then a pocket digital. But, I want to go back to having more control, so looking for aperture, shutter speed control, but still a very simple camera. I don't want all the bells and whistles. This looks good to me.....would like more input and advice.

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The D3200 is an entry-level DSLR camera that allows you to choose from six common Scene Modes like Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Close up and more, for flawless results even in demanding circumstances. When using Live View, Scene Auto Selector automatically sets the D3200 for the most suitable Scene Mode for the situation. The D3200 also features Guide Mode. Learn the camera's key features and controls while you shoot, and even get advice and sample images to succeed in difficult shooting situations. Your D3200 is designed for comfort, intuitive use and durability. Its compact, lightweight and rugged body puts key controls at your fingertips. You'll never hesitate to bring along your D3200. With a touch of a button, the D3200 starts recording Full HD 1080p video with full-time autofocus, manual exposure control and stereo sound. Nikon also offer a Digitutor for the D3200. To review the Digitutor please see: http://www.nikonusa.com/fileuploads...

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I like the controls I have in my D3200, I like to take action and sports pictures including car racing. Now I am back taking pictures as a hobby. After using some point and shoot cameras I decided to buy a DSLR in order to have control over speed, apperture, zoom, ISO etc. Because I wanted to take better action pictures at night I bought my 3rd Nikkor lens.Because of the quality of pictures taken with the D3200, my friends are asking me to use my camera in few celebrations in my church community.I am not a professional but I understand the D3200 is a good camera for advanced users or starting professionals.When you start feeling the limits of the equipment then will be up to you to invest more or not in equipment.D3200 does not have built-in HDR, real time effects, and you need an adapter for wifi connection.

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I recently got the D3200 and sometimes my camera will freeze up when I'm taking a picture or viewing pictures and the yellow light (the one that connects to the SD card) will flash. It will usually freeze up for 30-45 secs. Is this happening to anyone else?

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I am having the same problem and sometimes get a memory card error message. I am using a SanDisk 32 GB SDHC card. What card should I be using? Thanks!

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I also want to take a pic of an object up close and show lots of detail. Is this possible?

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When using a DSLR like your new D3200, it is the lens that you use that will determine how close-up or far-away items appear to be. Telephoto lenses allow the photographer to produce close crops on distant subjects, while Macro lenses allow the photographer to focus very close on small objects such as flowers or insects.

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